Working Late ?

Hide the lies behind your eyes
Apologise through your disguise
Speaking love with every word
It’s a very long time, since I have heard
I believe all you say
Then you turn and walk away
Working late? I didn’t know
It’s always you that has to go
You turn away from my touch
Now we don’t kiss, very much

Lines have appeared on my face
I can no longer, wear tiny lace
Love grows deeper over time
your heart forever, will be mine
but now I laugh at my naivety
are you with someone, who is not me?
The feeling, as my stomach sickens
panicking, and my breathing quickens

Children grown, have flown the nest
I was always here, I did my best
Could I be single? Would that be right?
And still be here, alone at night
So…should I just turn a blind eye
or show some strength and say goodbye?
You will be fine, whatever I do,
You’ll carry on and look after you !

I should not let my anger out
I don’t want to have a row and shout
I must keep quiet and go to bed
Rise tomorrow with a clear head.
A letter sits, addressed to me
Tears are flowing, I cannot see
I read your words, printed black
They say you won’t be coming back

© RebeccaWeston 2009

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    Sigh.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Aww, thanks babe !! XX
    Becca

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Awesome writing!!!! Absolutely so sad…yet so beautiful!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Wow – thank you so much Sally XX
    Becca

  • Maxoperandi

    Maxoperandi

    Brilliant Becca…so sad though! There are 2 places I will be when working late…either I’m being geeky with my photoshop or down the pub!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    lol – that’s good to know Max – but I always knew you were a nice honest guy – mwah !! XX
    Becca

  • happyfeet5

    happyfeet5

    This is so beautiful and so saad. The usual story of the woman who gives her whole self and then after a few years, she is not loved anymore. The good thing is that even though she was hesitating, she was asking the right questions that would eventually lead to her decision. The only thing is that he made it up for her. The hurt will be there, but we always learn to stand on our two feet and keep on living. Very sad. But I loved the way you wrote it. .xo.xo. Iris

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful words, as always. Sadly, it is a story that many people know well. XX
    Becca

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    A sadden tale which no one should go through. Too many times this happens and it is never fair for the victim in the scenario. Well written.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you for your kind words XX
    Becca

  • Leda D

    Leda D

    this is so sad. something i think a lot of people can relate to. great piece :)

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you – but it’s so sad that so many will be able to relate to it, isn’t it? XX
    Becca

  • CassandraOfTroy

    CassandraOfTroy

    SO bloody good. really. I had shivers.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Wow !! Thank you – what a compliment !! XX
    Becca

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    A very sad, heart wrenching piece Becca. The last line was just painful. Very nicely written. XXX

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you Erika, my darling… I value your comments XX
    Becca

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    awesome work ….
    “working late” oldest one in the book !!!!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Yep, that’s the saddest thing of all !! Thanks babe XX
    Becca

  • bill bell

    bill bell

    Well written Becca, the ending was kind of a lump in the throat.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks Bill, you’re very kind XX
    Becca

  • oneperfectkiss

    oneperfectkiss

    oh Becca…the old working late story…..never want to be there again! xx

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    You and me both Jane – thanks ! XX
    Becca

  • eon  .

    eon .

    becca of the Bright New day The Sun will shine on all the dark spots eventually ” – )) Then there is always more to see and doo ” – )) x

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    ...and a good morning to you !! The sun always shines on the good or the righteous (or is that the self-righteous? lol ) XX
    Becca

  • TBall

    TBall

    what a heart felt piece- anger has its place in depletting pain…....that’s why revenge is so sweet, i hope that through it all, you held on to “YOU” and all the re discovering you may have to go through- enjoy the moment, by moment, inhaling deep fresh air and gently, slowly, expell the words ” bastard” and then …. move on

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much for these excellent words of advice. You are so right, anger used constructively can help to re-build and move on. Thank you again XX
    Becca

  • Jack Grace

    Jack Grace

    Even having never experienced this for myself I have held many friends who have experienced this, men and women, and I can feel the angst in your words.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you, your kind words are so appreciated XX
    Becca

  • MyheART

    MyheART

    sad and beautiful writing that touches and speaks for many unfortunately:)

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much Robin – yes sadly, too many I feel XX
    Becca

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    ouch, i love how she was working out to rise with a clear head.
    but sadly, he beat her to the punch so to speak.
    the scene played out in my head as i read becca, beautifully written, as always.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks my darling. I’m glad that you could come along with it…. Thank you very much XX
    Becca

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    working late on an ending ….sadly. You write will be a companion in the mind of far too many ….written so very well and with heart XX

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much for your lovely kind words XX
    Becca

  • Jane Keats
  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you Jane , I’m feel very honoured !! XX
    Becca

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Sad indeed. I wish she had said it first.

    Congratulations on your feature! :D

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Yes, it was a shame but it had to have a twist !! Thanks Fran XX
    Becca

  • oscarelizondo

    oscarelizondo

    Nice story lines in this poem that tear away at the heart, but facts are things happen for a reason. Love the way you blend the emotion of wanting to stay in love, regretting to wake up alone, yet wanting to be strong to start a new life. Great work.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you for your wonderful comment – I’m glad that you liked it and I really appreciate it. Thanks XX
    Becca

  • valzart

    valzart

    Absolutely stunning sweetheART lovely profound poetry ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you so much {{hug}} XX
    Becca

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Excellent writing Becca! Congratulations on your feature!

    km.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you Kevin – I appreciate it XX
    Becca

  • kappisan

    kappisan

    Great poetry Becca!
    I specially love those 4lines from: lines have appeared…until:will be mine…
    it strikes deep within…..!
    (my poetry is all in Dutch…:( but i’ll try to get it “done”in English too)

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much – I look forward to reading it can you let me know when it’s done XX
    Becca

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    for a few minutes. i was a married woman, stuck in a passionless marriage and rut. i felt hurt, betrayed, lost, confused, angry and cheated.
    wow…that was the power your poem had over me!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Wow – thank you my precious friend – you say the most wonderful things to me XX
    Becca

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    btw i love your humour!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    :o) mwah! XX

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    i only speak the truth.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    ooooooooooohhhhhhh, I want to hug you so much !! XX
    Becca

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    WOW Becca’s this is so moving, with so much descriptive feelings and beautifully written as always!
    So…should I, just turn a blind eye?
    Or show some strength and say goodbye
    You will be fine, whatever I do,
    you’ll carry on and look after you !

    You are amazing my friend …...... Congratulations too on both your features this is so deserving and many more x – David

  • raymondoantonio

    raymondoantonio

    CONGRATS ON THIS POWERFUL PIECE!!! X

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you mwah !!! – you’re working late !! ?? lol XXX
    Becca

  • AroonKalandy

    AroonKalandy

    Beautiful and emotional…....Sad at the end…....Flowing words, dear friend….......

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much for your lovely comment – I so appreciate it !! XX
    Becca

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra...

    Becca, Becca, Becca, Becca!!!!....a powerful tale written by a woman of truth and strength. Very moving and emotional, but you know what? With a guy like that – it’s actually a HAPPY ending. xoxo

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    A lucky escape !!! Thanks Cassidy – I so appreciate it !!!
    Becca

  • jennaloke

    jennaloke

    so emotional and sad but I luv this one

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much .. it’s nice to meet you… I’m glad that you liked this one XX
    Becca

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    You made me tear up. That bastard. I thank you for sharing this perspective. I wish more men could see how valuable the woman with them is. reminds me of an American Country and Western Song” Sometimes, I wake up crying at night, and sometimes I scream out your name…” Powerful ode to marriage and mothers who wait, sometimes in vain for thier thoughtless men… Beautiful. I like your art with words!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much, I really appreciate all your kind and encouraging words XX
    Becca

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra...

    Congratulations!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Ah, thank you Cassidy, mwah !!! XX
    Becca

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    As I read the first line, I knew where you were going. How many times I could only say he said it. It meant nothing. Guess I am not the only woman to go through such a relationship.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    I am certain that there must be many woman who have been through this. I’m sorry that you have experienced it first hand {HUG} XX
    Becca

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    Oops. Spoke too soon. The ending caught me off guard and I almost cried myself. You have shared the moods of a lifetime of infidelity. Sorry you can write such poetry from such experiences.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Yes, the ending is sad, as she never had the chance to leave him first.
    Thanks XX
    Becca

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    I made them leave…eventually. Needed to suffer a lot of shhhh-ugar to reach that point.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    I’m glad that you were the one to decide. We all have to run the gauntlet to hell and back before it sinks in !!! XX
    Becca

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